EXPLORING IRELAND THROUGH A NEW LENS
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MEET THE IRELAND OF TODAY
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Ireland is known for its rolling hills and lush landscapes - but it’s also home to hundreds of secluded beaches, the highest sea cliffs in Europe, and miles of uninterrupted coastline.
This tour showcases the wild, much-documented beauty of natural Ireland and the talented people who call it home.
You’ll visit the Cliffs of Moher and enjoy Irish Coffees on the very spot where they were first invented. You’ll enjoy luxury spas and heated pools - and dip your toes in the slightly colder North Atlantic Ocean.
There are workshops - on contemporary Irish cooking and behind-the-scenes access to some of the country’s most skilled carpenters, coffee roasters, farmers, and more.
There’s the opportunity to go fishing, throw axes, ride horses, try out falconry and archery, and, of course - there are the pubs and distilleries. You’ll enjoy tours of hand-picked, world-beating watering holes with perfect pints and exclusive tastings of Ireland’s best spirits.
Sure, you can relax if you like, but we guarantee you’ll never be short of things to do.
YOUR JOURNEY
October 14th - 20th 2024
DAY ONE
Welcome to Ireland
Day one starts with a warm welcome to Ireland from your hosts at Shannon Airport. From here we will take-off on our exploration of the West of Ireland, beginning with 2 days in County Clare on the Wild Atlantic Way. Our first stop will be the beautiful Cliffs of Moher, where we’ll take in the views after learning to make The Dead Rabbit’s iconic Irish Coffee.
From there, we’ll check in to The Armada Hotel, Spanish Point, our home for the next 2 nights, we’ll have some time for relaxation before an evening celebrating the very best of Irish food & drink, presented by your hosts from Reverie Forever & The Dead Rabbit.
DAY TWO
On Day Two we’ll explore the very best of what Co. Clare has to offer, visiting & meeting some of the most revered food producers in the region, and of course tasting their produce.
We’ll also visit JJ Corry Irish Whiskey for a VIP Irish Whiskey bonding experience at her farm in the heart of rural Clare, there’ll be a spread of local produce on arrival to quench the appetite, some visits from a variety of four-legged friends, and tastings of never before seen Irish Whiskeys from founder, Louise McGuane’s, library of flavour.
The evening will be capped off with a visit to the seaside village of Miltown Malbay for some pints & traditional Irish music before getting some rest for the days ahead, with maybe a very special guest or two.
DAY Three
On Day Three our journey will take us to Galway, renowned as an Irish cultural destination with one of the warmest welcomes in the country. We’ll be staying at the luxurious 5* Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate with plenty of time to relax & enjoy its amenities.
We’ll take a visit to the promenade of Salthill where we’ll enjoy some lunch and there’ll be time for you to explore where you could walk the promenade, enjoy some sea-swimming, have some of Ireland’s best coffee and maybe even visit a micro-distillery, the choice is yours.
In the evening the teams of Reverie & The Dead Rabbit will collaborate with the chefs of Glenlo Abbey’s Pullman Restaurant, housed in one of the original carriages from The Orient Express, there’ll be Irish food, drink & entertainment to round out the evening.
DAY FOUR
Day Four is all about relaxation, we’ll have down time at Glenlo Abbey where you can take advantage of the Spa, or enjoy a round of Golf or experience Falconry.
In the afternoon we will take in the sights and sounds of Galway City where we'll have leisurely visits to some of our friends across the city, from chocolatiers, to Ice-cream makers, pizza ‘bros’, and Irish Coffee icons.
There’ll be time for a few quiet pints, some music, and maybe a stop at Galway’s most iconic Fish & Chips shop.
DAY FIVE
On Day Five our journey will bring us to our final destination in Co. Cork, we’ll be staying at the luxury, boutique Montenotte Hotel within walking distance of the city itself, we’ll have time to check-in, freshen up and have a few light bites before traveling to Ballymaloe Cookery School, for what is sure to be a highlight of the trip.
At Ballymaloe we’ll be guests of honour with guided tours of their Organic Farm & Gardens, their Dairy and the glasshouses from which we’ll select the very best produce to begin cooking our very-own 3 course Irish meal with the help of their tutors & the Reverie team.
We’ll finish the evening back at the Montenotte Hotel, where we can relax or walk to the city, whichever feels more appropriate.
DAY SIX
On Day Six, after a relaxing morning, we will be visiting the home of Jameson Irish Whiskey, Ireland’s most celebrated whiskey producer, the Midleton Distillery.
Whether you’re a whiskey expert, budding enthusiast or new to the world of whiskey, we’ve been promised a VIP experience, where you’ll meet the makers, visit areas not generally available to the public, and be privy to some the distillery’s secrets along the way.
We’ll return to Cork City in the evening where we’ll explore just what makes Irish Stout so special, after which we’ll get an insight into how The Dead Rabbit became one of the most awarded bars in the world with a TDR Cocktail Experience.
DAY SEVEN
On our final full day, we’ll have a few hours to soak in the last of the top-class facilities at The Montenotte Hotel.
In the afternoon we’ll visit one or two of The Dead Rabbit’s partners in bringing modern Ireland to the USA while en route to the beautiful village of Kinsale for a relaxed afternoon of fresh air, strolls and a Michelin starred lunch.
In the evening we’ll return to Cork for the last time where we’ll have an evening exploring multi-award winning cocktail bars, whiskey bars, we’ll grab some food along the way and we’ll be joined by some of The Dead Rabbit’s friends that help us make our offerings a true representation of Modern Ireland.
DAY EIGHT
Slán Abhile!
On our final day, we’ll have a simple breakfast and say our goodbyes as we prepare for our private vans to arrive to take us back to Shannon airport.